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Literary Analysis Essay Rubric
Literary Analysis Essay Rubric
After reading several short stories by Mark Twain write a literary analysis of one story describing how Twain uses literary devices to provide and enhance the satire that speaks to society's need to look at themselves and their follies and foibles in the hope of making an improvement in the foolishness and corruption of society. Support the understanding of satire with references to the text by describing three specific literary devices Twain uses to help him develop the satire in his story.
Rubric Code:
CX695B9
By
hmaury
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Subject:
English
Type:
Writing
Grade Levels:
9-12, Undergraduate
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Literary Analysis
Outstanding
20 pts
Above Expectations
18 pts
Meets Expectations
16 pts
Approaches Expectations
14 pts
Unacceptable
12 pts
Thesis
Outstanding
Thesis is very clear and well developed. Main points are introduced clearly.
Above Expectations
Thesis is very clear and strongly supported with concrete details.
Meets Expectations
Thesis is somewhat clear and somewhat supported with concrete details and commentary.
Approaches Expectations
Thesis is unclear and unsupported, or misunderstands assignment or the text.
Unacceptable
No thesis evident or thesis not justified by the rest of essay. Thesis is not argumentative; it is fact (from text) or is plot summary
Topic Sentence
Outstanding
Topic Sentence is clear, succinct and connected to the thesis with key words or transitions.
Above Expectations
Topic sentence is clear and show some connection to the thesis.
Meets Expectations
Topic sentence is fairly clear; connection to thesis is not as obvious as it should be.
Approaches Expectations
Topic sentence is unclear and merely begin to give details instead of providing a topic.
Unacceptable
Topic sentence is not evident or they are facts or summaries.
Concrete Details
Outstanding
Main points and transitional lead in are introduced clearly. Concrete details are well chosen to support the topic.
Above Expectations
Main points and lead in are introduced. Concrete details are nicely chosen to support the topic, but not as effective as an "A"
Meets Expectations
Transitional lead in to Concrete details need some work. There is not enough context to understand the concrete detail. Concrete detail is ok, but could be more effective.
Approaches Expectations
Evidence given doesn't support argument.
Unacceptable
Little or no evidence to support argument.
Commentary/Analysis
Outstanding
Creative/original commentary that interprets the evidence. Analysis is clear and gives meaningful insight to support the concrete details chosen.
Above Expectations
Mostly creative commentary interpreting the evidence. Analysis is mostly clear and gives insight to support the concrete details chosen just not as effective as an "A".
Meets Expectations
The commentary is somewhat clear. Commentary gives some insight to support the concrete details chosen, but could be better.
Approaches Expectations
Ideas/evidence not well explained in body paragraphs. Evidence not used to connect to the argument in the essay.
Unacceptable
Analysis isn't present; explanation is just plot summary, or does not address the essay assignment.
Conclusion Sentence
Outstanding
Conclusion restates arguments in new language & connects ideas to the big picture.
Above Expectations
Conclusion restates arguments in new language.
Meets Expectations
Conclusion restates main ideas/thesis word-for-word.
Approaches Expectations
Conclusion does not restate main ideas/thesis, or it does not fit with the argument.
Unacceptable
No conclusion
Spelling and Grammar
Outstanding
Clean and free of spelling and grammatical errors and presents complex use of grammar and vocabulary.
Above Expectations
0-1 spelling and grammatical errors.
Meets Expectations
2-3 spelling and grammatical errors.
Approaches Expectations
Many spelling and grammatical errors.
Unacceptable
Most sentences need revision, so that errors interfere with understanding of the text.
Keywords:
American Revolution; American Dream; Literature; Essay; Analysis
Subjects:
English
Types:
Writing
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